Omar Magdy Abouelalla, 22, was shot once in the chest at the LM&N Unlimited grocery store on Montgomery Road on Aug. 4.

Prosecutor Joe Deters said a grand jury declined to indict the store clerk who shot Abouelalla after looking at the evidence, which included a video that showed Abouelalla wearing a motorcycle helmet as he tried to come around the counter.

Through an attorney, Abouelalla's family released a statement Friday that read, "We are disappointed in the decision of the grand jury not to indict the man who fatally shot Omar, who was unarmed, on Aug. 4th. In presenting the evidence to the grand jury, the shooter was brought in to testify, however no one was there to speak on behalf of Omar, who has been forever silenced. Still, we have not lost hope in the justice system. We are still left with many questions surrounding Omar’s death and we will continue to seek answers and continue in our quest for justice."

"We mourn the loss of our beloved Omar. He was the light of our lives and a source of joy and comfort for us and so many others," the family said.

Coworkers said Abouelalla was known to joke with friends by doing things similar to his actions at the store, and Deters noted that it was possible Abouelalla was playing a prank on the clerk, whom he knew.

Deters said that he could present a grand jury with the case again if new evidence indicates the shooting was a crime, but noted that as of now, it appeared to be a clear case of self defense under Ohio law.